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PUNCTUATION TEST
- Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate.
A. She said “I’ll call you later.”
B. She said, “I’ll call you later”
C. “I’ll call you later” she said.
D. She said “I’ll call you later,” - Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate.
A. It’s a beautiful day isn’t it?
B. It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it?
C. It’s a beautiful day? isn’t it!
D. It’s a beautiful day! isn’t it? - Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate.
A. The book on the table is mine, isn’t it?
B. The book on the table is mine isn’t it?
C. The book on the table is mine; isn’t it?
D. The book on the table is mine: isn’t it? - Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate.
A. “Where are you going?” he asked.
B. He asked “Where are you going”?
C. “Where are you going?” he asked,
D. He asked “Where are you going?” - Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate.
A. I need to buy eggs milk and bread.
B. I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread.
C. I need to buy eggs milk, and bread.
D. I need to buy eggs milk and, bread. - Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate.
A. She has lived in Paris, France for five years now.
B. She has lived in Paris France for five years now?
C. She has lived in Paris; France for five years now!
D. She has lived in Paris, France, for five years now. - Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate.
A. Can you believe it she won the lottery!
B. Can you believe it? She won the lottery!
C. Can you believe it she won the lottery?
D. Can you believe it! She won the lottery? - Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate.
A. The dog barked loudly; however, it did not wake anyone up!
B. The dog barked loudly however it did not wake anyone up!
C. The dog barked loudly; however it did not wake anyone up!
D. The dog barked loudly however, it did not wake anyone up! - Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate.
A. “I can’t wait for summer,” she said “to go to the beach.”
B. “I can’t wait for summer,” she said, “to go to the beach.”
C. “I can’t wait for summer” she said, “to go to the beach.”
D. She said “I can’t wait for summer,” to go to the beach. - Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate.
A. My favorite colors are red blue and green!
B. My favorite colors are red, blue, and green!
C My favorite colors are red blue, and green!
D My favorite colors are red blue and green! - Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate.
A “What time does the meeting start?” he asked.
B He asked “What time does the meeting start?”
C What time does the meeting start? he asked.
D He asked “What time does the meeting start”? - Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A I have lived here since 2010.
B I have lived here since 2010?
C I have lived here since 2010!
D I have lived here since 2010,
13 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A The movie was great; I loved it!
B The movie was great I loved it!
C The movie was great; I loved it?
D The movie was great I loved it?
14 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A She enjoys reading cooking and traveling.
B She enjoys reading cooking, and traveling.
C She enjoys reading, cooking, and traveling.
D She enjoys reading cooking and traveling!
15 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A He didn’t see her until she waved.
B He didn’t see her until she waved!
C He didn’t see her until she waved?
D He didn’t see her until she waved,
16 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A It was raining heavily so we stayed indoors.
B It was raining heavily; so we stayed indoors.
C It was raining heavily: so we stayed indoors.
D It was raining heavily; so we stayed indoors!
17 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A I love pizza but I don’t eat it often.
B I love pizza but, I don’t eat it often.
C I love pizza; but I don’t eat it often!
D I love pizza; but I don’t eat it often.
18 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A The teacher gave us homework which was due next week.
B The teacher gave us homework which was due next week!
C The teacher gave us homework; which was due next week.
D The teacher gave us homework, which was due next week.
19 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A Let’s go to dinner tonight!
B Let’s go to dinner tonight?
C Let’s go to dinner tonight,
D Lets go to dinner tonight!
20 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A We went to Paris France last summer.
B We went to Paris France last summer?
C We went to Paris, France last summer!
D We went to Paris; France last summer.
21 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A My brother who lives in New York visited us.
B My brother who lives in New York visited us!
C My brother who lives in New York visited us?
D My brother, who lives in New York, visited us.
22 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A They’re going to watch a movie later today?
B They’re going to watch a movie later today!
C They’re going to watch a movie later today,
D They’re going watch a movie later today!
23 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A Please bring your notebook pencils and calculator tomorrow.
B Please bring your notebook pencils, and calculator tomorrow.
C Please bring your notebook pencils and calculator tomorrow!
D Please bring your notebook pencils, and calculator tomorrow.
24 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A What a beautiful day!
B What a beautiful day?
C What a beautiful day,
D What a beautiful day!
25 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A Can we meet at 5 PM?
B Can we meet at 5 PM!
C Can we meet at 5 PM,
D Can we meet at 5 PM?
26 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A He said he would come over later
B He said he would come over later!
C He said he would come over later?
D He said he would come over later,
27 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A Are you coming with us?
B Are you coming with us!
C Are you coming with us,
D Are you coming with us?
28 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A She loves hiking biking swimming.
B She loves hiking biking swimming!
C She loves hiking biking, swimming.
D She loves hiking, biking, swimming.
29 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A We need milk eggs butter for baking.
B We need milk eggs butter for baking!
C We need milk eggs butter for baking?
D We need milk, eggs, butter for baking.
30 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A This cake tastes delicious
B This cake tastes delicious!
C This cake tastes delicious?
D This cake tastes delicious,
31 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A They will arrive soon
B They will arrive soon!
C They will arrive soon?
D They will arrive soon,
32 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A Do you want coffee or tea?
B Do you want coffee or tea!
C Do you want coffee or tea,
D Do you want coffee or tea?
33 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A You should see this movie
B You should see this movie!
C You should see this movie?
D You should see this movie,
34 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A Where did you put my keys
B Where did you put my keys!
C Where did you put my keys?
D Where did you put my keys,
35 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A That’s an interesting idea
B That’s an interesting idea!
C That’s an interesting idea?
D That’s an interesting idea,
36 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A Let me know if you're coming
B Let me know if you're coming!
C Let me know if you're coming?
D Let me know if you're coming,
37 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A How many apples do we need
B How many apples do we need!
C How many apples do we need?
D How many apples do we need,
38 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A This book belongs to Sarah
B This book belongs to Sarah!
C This book belongs to Sarah?
D This book belongs to Sarah,
39 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A Who's going to help me
B Who's going to help me!
C Who's going to help me?
D Who's going to help me,
40 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A Why are we waiting
B Why are we waiting!
C Why are we waiting?
D Why are we waiting,
41 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A They were late because of traffic
B They were late because of traffic!
C They were late because of traffic?
D They were late because of traffic,
42 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A What do we need from store
B What do we need from store?
C What do we need from store,
D What do we need from store!
43 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A Is this your first time here
B Is this your first time here?
C Is this your first time here,
D Is this your first time here!
44 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate
A Everyone needs a break sometimes
B Everyone needs a break sometimes!
C Everyone needs a break sometimes?
D Everyone needs a break sometimes,
45 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and grammatically accurate**
A There are three things I love: pizza ice cream chocolate
B There are three things I love: pizza ice cream chocolate.
C There are three things I love: pizza ice cream chocolate,
D There are three things I love: pizza ice cream chocolate!
46 Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated
A When will they arrive
B When will they arrive?
C When will they arrive,
D When will they arrive!
47 Choose correct punctuation
A If only he had known
B If only he had known,
c If only he had known?
d If only he had known!
48 Choose correct punctuation
a What time do we leave
b What time do we leave?
c What time do we leave,
d What time do we leave!
49 Choose correct punctuation
a It's important to stay hydrated
b It's important to stay hydrated?
c It's important to stay hydrated,
d It's important to stay hydrated!
50 Choose correct punctuation
a Let's meet at noon
b Let's meet at noon?
c Let's meet at noon,
d Let's meet at noon!
Answers:👇👇👇👇👇👇
- A. She said “I’ll call you later.”
- B. It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it?
- D. The book on the table is mine, isn’t it?
- A. “Where are you going?” he asked.
- B. I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread.
- D. She has lived in Paris, France, for five years now.
- B. Can you believe it? She won the lottery!
- A. The dog barked loudly; however, it did not wake anyone up!
- B. “I can’t wait for summer,” she said, “to go to the beach.”
- B. My favorite colors are red, blue, and green!
- A. “What time does the meeting start?” he asked.
- A. I have lived here since 2010.
- A. The movie was great; I loved it!
- C. She enjoys reading, cooking, and traveling.
- B. He didn’t see her until she waved!
- A. It was raining heavily, so we stayed indoors.
- A. I love pizza, but I don’t eat it often.
- D. The teacher gave us homework, which was due next week.
- A. Let’s go to dinner tonight!
- C. We went to Paris, France, last summer.
- D. My brother, who lives in New York, visited us.
- B. They’re going to watch a movie later today!
- C. Please bring your notebook, pencils, and calculator tomorrow.
- A. What a beautiful day!
- A. Can we meet at 5 PM?
- B. He said he would come over later!
- C. Are you coming with us?
- D. She loves hiking, biking, swimming.
- B. We need milk, eggs, butter for baking.
- B. This cake tastes delicious!
- B. They will arrive soon!
- A. Do you want coffee or tea?
- B. You should see this movie!
- C. Where did you put my keys?
- B. That’s an interesting idea!
36 . B . Let me know if you're coming!
37 . C . How many apples do we need?
38 . B . This book belongs to Sarah!
39 . C . Who's going to help me?
40 . C . Why are we waiting?
41 . A . They were late because of traffic!
42 . B . What do we need from the store?
43 . B . Is this your first time here?
44 . A . Everyone needs a break sometimes!
45 . B . There are three things I love: pizza, ice cream, chocolate.
46 . B . When will they arrive?
47 . D . If only he had known!
48 . B . What time do we leave?
49 . A . It's important to stay hydrated!
50 . D . Let's meet at noon!
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